Ujjain

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Open Time : 4:00 AM TO 11:00 PM

Entry : free

Address : UJJAIN, Ram Ghat Marg, Jaisinghpura, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 456006, India

Website : http://dic.mp.nic.in/ujjain/mahakal/default.aspx

Phone : 0734 255 0563

Why to visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

The Mahakaleshwar Temple, located in Madhya Pradesh, is devoted to Lord Shiva, a widely revered God. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple devoted to Shiva and one of Shiva's twelve Jyotirlingams, or shrines. It's in India's Madhya Pradesh state, in the old city of Ujjain. On the banks of the holy river Shipra, the temple is located. Unlike the other images and lingams that are ritually formed and imbued with mantra-shakti, the presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form, is thought to be Swayambhu, receiving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself.

There are also some architectural pieces here that depict ancient Indian art and culture. There are also some well-known temples to visit and sense the spirituality of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is spiritually charged here. Tourists are drawn to natural scenes, which make their week more enjoyable and relaxing. If someone wishes to see natural sceneries in a relaxing environment, a family visit can be planned here.

The nearest airport to this spiritual site is Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) in Bhopal, which is 172 kilometres away from Ujjain. Alternatively, the city has its own rail station. There are direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Varanasi, Nagpur, Patna, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, among other locations.

Special Tip

Bring your photo ID as proof of identification. Pan cards are not accepted. Also, dress appropriately and try to keep your head covered during the aarti.

By Shobhna J.

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